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Flood Information
The currently effective FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Allen County include panel dates of both August 3, 2009, and October 2, 2013, depending on location in Allen County. The FEMA Flood Insurance Study (FIS) is dated October 2, 2013, for all of Allen County. The 2013 digital floodplain boundaries can be viewed on the AllenCountyGIS website. Alternatively, you may use the FEMA website to view and purchase digital flood insurance rate maps. The Department of Planning Services (DPS) has hard copies of the FIRMs and the FIS available to view and can assist you with questions about the National Flood Insurance Program and Floodplain Management. Additionally, FEMA-issued Letters of Map Change are available in our office.
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Additional Information
If you are interested in further information regarding flood-related issues in Allen County, please contact these agencies.
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Clean Up
Find tips and resources to help you clean up after a flood.
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Drainage
As simple as it may sound, keeping smaller ditches and streams free of debris can dramatically improve the run-off capacity of low-lying areas, as well as greatly reduce the occurrence of blockage that significantly contributes to flooding.
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Flood Hazard Areas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in cooperation with the Maumee River Basin Commission (MRBC) produce Flood Insurance Studies and Flood Insurance Rate Maps which lay out the special flood hazard areas in Allen County.
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Insurance
You need to be prepared for the possibility of flooding and flood damage to buildings and their contents.
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Map Amendment / Revision
If you believe that a structure or portion of your property is incorrectly included in the mapped floodplain based on natural grade, you may choose to proceed with applying for a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA.
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Natural & Beneficial Functions
Floodplains are also known as inland wetlands. Inland wetlands provide a unique and important ecosystem for many types of plants and animals.
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Permit Requirements
Permits and approval are required for nearly all construction activities and most other types of development prior to doing any work within a floodplain area.
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Protect Property
If your property is susceptible to flooding, there are many flood damage reduction measures you can employ.
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Safety (PDF)
See common sense guidelines that can help protect you from the dangers of flooding.
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Substantial Improvement / Damage
The National Flood Insurance Program requires that if the cost of improvements to a building or the cost to repair damages (from any cause) to a building equals or exceeds 50% of the current market value of the building (excluding land value), the entire building (original structure and any new additions) must be brought up to current floodplain management standards.
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Warning Information
When rivers approach flood stage, warnings are issued by the City of Fort Wayne's Emergency Operations Center through the Public Information Office to all of Allen County.